This is the reason why I spend hours sorting through mediocre music. This song made me stop what I was doing and took me back. Thank you Stephen. Incredible song.

@benoncarsten396

7 ай бұрын

Truth!

@martynewsome6881

7 ай бұрын

Made my big ugly mug shed a tear

@loriepasley

7 ай бұрын

Same!

@mobilitytactics9877

7 ай бұрын

Exactly! My soul said more and I found this today. Wow

@CamMacMastermusic

6 ай бұрын

Thankk on you for doing that. Us little guys appreciate it. Check out ” The Stanfields “. “ The Town Heros” “ Matt Andersen” They’re not my band but you might like them.

Bro is like Alice In Chains and 90's grunge meets outlaw country. My mind is blown.

@sharellecarroll7646

Ай бұрын

Right!!? I just saw another comment saying his voice is giving Chris Cornell and now I can’t I hear the 90’s grunge lol

@jakecarroll3135

Ай бұрын

Covers so many genres it's insane. And flows from one to the next effortlessly.. perfect description bro

@Fergus1Lochlorian

Ай бұрын

You win, that is the best description to this sound. I got chills.

@shanner4130

Ай бұрын

Right!! Perfect description.

@matthewmartin8596

Ай бұрын

Yeah. Eddie Vedder blended with Chris Cornell does country but with amazing, emotion inducing lyrics

In my entire 64 years on this planet, No man playing a guitar has ever made me cry. Until today.

@angelracing

2 ай бұрын

Yes, exact Mr Stephen got something that ma heart reccons, but ma words cannot describe... ❤️‍🔥🤝

@angelracing

2 ай бұрын

Miracle

@codymunoz3901

Ай бұрын

Well Mr. Johnson, as a kid (I'm 22 in july) I never seen any of the men around me cry. Only the women. And only when an important woman in their life was gone, would I see them cry. I cried... a lot. I'm glad I read this comment from a 64 year old, as a 21 year old listenin to the same damn song. Have a good day sir

@stevemorin3647

29 күн бұрын

Me too brother

Man, wow. Just wow. This is only the third song I’ve heard of his but I’m 1000% confident he is one of the greatest talents of this generation

I am no longer a young man, I am 68. Your words and music talk directly to my heart. Thank you.

@DaddysDollxo

3 ай бұрын

I will always be a young man

The amount of grief we experience is equal only to the love we know. The greater the love the greater the grief. What a privilege it is to know grief. Those who've never known grief have never felt love. I love you all.

@coleslaw8909

4 ай бұрын

Truth be told

@coleslaw8909

4 ай бұрын

Truth be told

@jtrcknoregon1922

4 ай бұрын

I lost my wolf hybrid - totally unexpected, she was my best friend; wild bright eyes, giant smile and helicopter tail. Putting her in the ground was one continual eye shower. I miss her to this day.

@hollyvallese3867

3 ай бұрын

​@@jtrcknoregon1922I lost my 13 week old puppy on Janurary 8th, it stills feels like i just lost him.. Im so sorry for your loss its definely noy easy :(

@christinerussell1132

2 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏💔​@@jtrcknoregon1922

I’m a guitar teacher and music is my life. The second I heard your beautiful guitar my world stopped. Never stop singing. Never stop playing.

@hossy650

5 ай бұрын

What's the tuning?

@bunkysbbq6374

4 ай бұрын

That guitar set up is epic!

@johndevine5542

3 ай бұрын

Do you know what tuning he is using?

@hossy650

3 ай бұрын

open c @@johndevine5542

@kob42141

3 ай бұрын

What kind of guitar is this ?

Gobbsmaked. Skull drug. Blasted. I don’t have the vocabulary to express the detonation in my mind that this LEGEND ignited with his art! Fucking fantastic!!!

@carbonclouds2974

4 ай бұрын

🤜❤️‍🔥🤛

If you don't win album/artist of the year, I give up. All of your music is just INCREDIBLE.

Well, that is one more year down. Last night was a lonely one, as many birthday nights have been these past few years. I miss them all. My twin brother, daughter, family and friends, brothers killed in war....and the list seems to go on... Again there was no cake, no candles, no singing, but my birthday wish was the same, no matter how futile. I hope some day....I find out where all the love goes. I wish you all here in the comments...nothing but...peace and progress.

@caseywhite8969

5 ай бұрын

Stay strong brother, we're all rootin for ya.

@RandyShepherd-zp5hf

2 ай бұрын

Happy Birthday to you friend sorry you were alone Noone deserves to be alone on their birthday may God bless you and hopefully your next one will be better for you.

@bobperley3689

Ай бұрын

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@njblanco10

25 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday to you!

5 and a half long years since my dad passed away. I don’t cry much anymore but this song couldn’t have hit harder. Thank you for an incredible song. I miss ya dad

@trubneeks4930

4 ай бұрын

29 years since I lost mine. Still cry. I will forever remember where I was when I first heard this. Was driving... As the song went on I clearly remember saying "Wow" twice.... The first was "I miss my father everyday. The kind of pain I pray don't fade away." The second was " I don't feel like crying, but I still just keep crying." I am still amazed by this song, and the chills still come with it!

Lost my mother and father in last 2 years . One year after the other. I feel this. Being musician I played more gigs . It helped. Love this artist

I have never heard of this artist but i feel like things just come around right when you need them. I lost my dad to cancer 3 weeks ago and this song was just what I needed to hear. Beautiful song man, thank you.

@whatalifewhataprice5261

5 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss. Blessings to you

@mikmadpro

5 ай бұрын

Amen.

@teofiloljubisavljevic7943

4 ай бұрын

Lost my pops to brain cancer as well, lucky for me i was fairly young so it did not hit me as hard as it would now. Less lucky is my mother had to raise me and my three brothers all by herself. But she did it, and we made it. It all ends up good for good peope, and whatever you're going trough right now i just pray wont be strong enough to keep you from seing and enjoying the good parts of life! God bless friend :)

@MrTimrock13

4 ай бұрын

Lost my dad 2017 from a rare virus, lost my mom to cancer at 21. I would did anything to hear these words and song when I was at my darkest hours. This song helps me actually start to grieve. No parents, went thru a divorce and all I really had was me to pull myself off the floor and fight back against my loneliness. This song already brings me so much strength. Hang in there brother and remember your dad truly loves you and is very proud

@Abullock2013

4 ай бұрын

I agree. Lost my pops 3 weeks ago as well and it seems like the universe sent this song to let me know he’s around. Sorry for your loss too.

Stephen, thank you for creating music that holds such deep meaning for all of us who are listening. I know I speak for many people when I say that you truly are helping us live in this world so full of hurt. I take solace in knowing I'm not alone🥹 much love from me. Stefano

This song found me at the right time. Losing someone close to you during the holidays isn’t easy. It’s good to remember that the intense grief we feel is the heavy recoil from an intense love we shared. The blessing is the life of love we shared. The real tragedy would have been never having shared that love with them. - Til we meet again.

A guy and a guitar. How fucking big this song is. Thank you.

He was born for a reason.. his father was an amazing man. And it shows in his children

I just discovered this his man’s music and Im binge watching all his videos and Im in disbelief. Every single song is a masterpiece. The world needs to hear his message, and he should be rewarded with Grammy’s.

@rickingamells1078

4 ай бұрын

I'm doing same tonight. Now it's 3:00 am !

@MRDOODOO123

4 ай бұрын

I’m doing the same exact thing right now! I’ve been binge watching his videos for over 2 hours now. I randomly stumbled across “Cuckoo” on Facebook and came straight to KZread for more. This man is amazing!!

@gerbenh158

2 ай бұрын

Ha, I just discovered him this night and doing exactly the same! ❤

I feel this song was written during some rough nights. An Absolutely beautiful piece.

Album of the year man, you truly did something special with this one!🙌

@awhitetrashpoet

8 ай бұрын

100%

@timfoyleband250

8 ай бұрын

100

@petebrave

7 ай бұрын

Album of the decade. Haven’t heard a record this good since I can’t even remember

@southernroots3896

7 ай бұрын

❤

Cried like a baby the first time I heard this song. Lost so many people in my life and I miss them so much. Thank you Stephen for this song. So beautiful. Now I listen to this when I’m missing them. I’m excited to see you perform at country thunder tomorrow

This man's voice and emotions cannot be touched by anyone in music right now he is 100%

Every once in awhile, we are lucky enough to hear a rare and amazing musical talent. Last one for me was Chris Stapleton. Now, you sir are that amazing voice. Keep up the great music Stephen Wilson Jr. Great voice, great music, all around incredible talent.

Found this song on 1/28/24. Had never thought of this pain in such a way. Beautiful songs don’t just exist bc of what we feel when we first hear them but bc of the beauty that is music in knowing our thoughts and feelings are shared w others. Music has been my outlet and part of my self talk for so long now. This song is such a blessing. Beautiful words and song

My dad passed away from ALS in Nov 22. He was my best friend. I just usually shove sorrow down a deep dark hole and roll on. This song brought it all back and forced me to remember my Dad again. It freaking hurts so good. God I Miss You Dad.

@RandyShepherd-zp5hf

2 ай бұрын

I feel your pain my dad is also passed away,I miss him everyday he would have loved this song he loved to sing I can hear him singing it and that helps me cope with the pain,R.I P. pop I love you sing this one to Jesus and the angels😢

Grief is for sure LOVE. I have been grieving for years now for the death of my parents. I can't seem to shake the loss.

@RandyShepherd-zp5hf

2 ай бұрын

It don't get easier friend we just learn to cope with the pain better sorry for everyone's losses God keep your hands on everyone dealing with losses

One of my closest friends passed away at 36 years old, and the funeral is tomorrow... this song will be played during the service. Thank you for giving us an anthem to cling to amongst our heartache and loss. A wife, two kids, and a whole lot of people that loved him... and our grief is only love that's got nowhere to go.

That guitar riff is just so hauntingly beautiful. I discovered you back in May and am beyond grateful. You instantly became my favorite artist ever. Your creativity is truly on another level. From the hieroglyphics that represent each of your songs to every single nuance of your sound delivery, I just can’t get enough. Keep it up SWJ! Can’t wait to see you live!

@trubneeks4930

4 ай бұрын

What he said!

I just found this song yesterday and it’s been on repeat… I lost my dad 10 years ago unexpectedly and its taken me years to get through it, I felt lost for a long time, and still do at times. He was my best friend and the biggest influence in my life. Like the song, I’ve learned to use the grief to appreciate him and all that he did for me and our family. Thank you for making this

@trubneeks4930

4 ай бұрын

I'm 45... Been 29 years and it still is hard sometimes. Music like this brings it back full circle.

Feeling super low, thank you, your songs really help and hit deep

"Grief is only love that's got no place to go." I feel this, to all the people close to me I lost. I'll keep crying, but they'll guide me.

Thank you for this song and Hang In There. Lost my mom in 2020 and I haven’t been the same guy since then. I miss her like crazy and these songs make me feel like they were written just for her.

Post grunge indie country is a unexpectedly great mix

This is real music! Powerful message and lyrics not like this pop country crash they shove down our throats!

This should be a top ten hit easy!!!!!!!

Had this on repeat... lost my dad and hits home. Thanks for the song

Grief is only love, thats got no place to go. Damn dude. Well said.

This guy is it

Damn, this is such an amazing song.

No one, I mean no one, loves this dude more than I do!

First time listening, and first time crying in a long time. Men like us sometimes need songs like this.

A beautiful understanding and expression of grief.

Wow!........

Simply the best Voice in music history now! Thank God we have something Different

A severely underrated artist. Raw talent and relatable lyrics. Bravo!

This is the best description of “aged” grief I’ve come across. Fresh grief feels much different but that line, “I miss my father everyday, it’s the kind of pain I pray don’t fade away” is right on the money. Grief starts to feel comforting after enough time has passed. Super well written, 100% human song

Lean on the Everlasting Arms, friends. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, and they are, indeed, interceding on our behalfs down here. And God is for us and for YOU. Keep the faith. Much love!

Am I the only person who hears a little Chris Cornell

@sharellecarroll7646

Ай бұрын

Oh wow I didn’t hear it till reading this comment lol 😂 your right though

@matthewdean5706

Ай бұрын

Yes!!!

@shanner4130

Ай бұрын

💯

@danieltanner9289

5 күн бұрын

And Eddie Vedder

This song, and the way you delivered it, is like medicine.

Hi Stephen, I just found your video. I am no stranger to loss the last five years. Lots of people are living this reality unfortunately, and I have empathy for anyone going through loss. The message in your lyric's are heart felt and brilliant. The passioned singing and guitar playing are beautiful as they are healing for people experiencing loss. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful song of yours. Best wishes to you Sir !❤

Thank you for this. Just recently lost my best pops. We’re both steves as well 👊👊🙏🙏❤️❤️

Thank you for putting words to it...

Man. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. My Dad passed 10 years ago. Thank you for this song. We are blessed to have your music 💓

Your father would be proud of you. Keep sharing your gift with the world..

He emanates songs, music & feelings just effortless...

My mother just passed and this song is the only thing that can explain how Im feeling....

Best song I've heard in a while.

ive spent the last hour trying to understand how you got the slide into the chord sound out of Db Fm Ab... then I see you playing on an old worn out nylon string and my head exploded.. this is truly a create and awesome sounding piece of guitar music.. add the lyrics and you my fried have a beautitful piece of art!! I'm a fan!

Newly found you and boy i tell you i had chills the entire song it was so hard not to cry, hope i get to see you one day

I can't believe this doesn't have over a million views. He's ridiculously talented.

I'm 43 years old and cynical as fuck about any new music I hear. Most of it is formulaic bullshit designed to take money from kids but there's still something so profoundly important about a person spilling their guts into a microphone. I absolutely love this song. Fair play man.

@fiachracradock429

4 ай бұрын

@stephenwilsonjr. hey man. I'm not bad...never as good as I want to be and never as bad as I think but I'm a little better for having your music in my life...keep up the good work brother

Wow.

After all grief is indeed love Another home run Stephen

Go see this guy live... blown away last night in Belfast!

Beautiful song

Sometimes you know there’s a real story behind a song just how they deliver the words in a song

Mate... got me through me dads passing xxxx

Here for your awesomeness

That chorus just said every word I’ve been trying to find for 40 years, thank you.

Finding incredible talent the music industry won't put on the radio is why the internet was invented. Great song

Once in a generation kinda talent! Excellent story telling, paints the picture extremely well. Perfect harmony and melody.. perfect nostalgic feel. Then the voice and music is phenomenal, not 1 song that I dislike. And his acoustic versions are his best versions.. extremely raw!! Love it.

Great song. It speaks to all of us who have been “ghosted”. When our loved ones move on, either in this life or the next, we’re the ones that become ghosts. My daughter got married about a year and a half ago, and went from being under my wing in my nest for her first 21 years, to just gone. No one ever told me how much this was going to hurt.

I swear that guitar is magical. 💚

I don’t want to ever forget this song. Someday I hope years away from now, I’ll need it. And I want to be right here when it happens.

Never heard someone sing a song and felt so many emotions. This one hit home.

Amazing…..This was my first listen of this song and I can truly say that I never wanted it to end. The anxiety of the seconds counting down to the end sucked. This is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard.

Brother thank you.

Wow, best thing I've heard in a long long time. We thank you Stephen for sharing this. Best of luck.

Holy shit

I started going to therapy again, and was diagnosed with PTSD from how my dad passed. 13 years ago and I still act like it just happened. I’ve been looking for a song or something to explain to people how this is. My mom too. I may need to get an instrument and sit at out and learn this. This is cathartic.

@Naomi-ji5si

4 ай бұрын

I randomly bought and acoustic guitar a few months ago, and it bas been truly surprising how strumming chords to a simple song can knock some things loose and let them free. I encourage you to try it ❤

I'm so happy the algorithm chose to bring you along my path ❤

Oh my that was nice.😢

I wish he would release all these accoustical versions on an album

Goosebumps ❤❤

❤ with you there Stephen .. Thank you

A masterpieces of a song. That guitar sound is amazing. Still havent managed to find a guitar tutorial for this song anywhere !

Just found Stephen on the Indigo playlist on Spotify. I'm amazed. This is special.

Absolutely the Beautiful truth❤

Please don’t ever stop making music.

Amazing !! Can't wait for the album and a return visit to UK.

Chills.

Reminds me do much of the great Travis Meadows. Voice and lyrics both. Kinda like a Springsteen a little too. I dig it.

You got me man...

Lost my dad last month.. this song started playing in my ear while I was at work.. I had to step outside for a few.

@biggametex

4 ай бұрын

I lost my dad in December. The best man I have ever know. The kindest, most charitable, honest, gracious leader, MAN I have ever known. Miss you pops

People like you help me feel confident that country music is alive and well. This is absolutely amazing. Powerful and emotional and everything that good music should be.

Every song hits me in all the right spots. You're a beautiful song writer, a story teller in music that I've been searching for.

Wow ❤

Just found this artist. Badass dude…fucking solid songs.

That voice what an amazing voice thank you for the nostalgia

This is the good stuff